Shabby Chic Style Homewares Online With French Knot

Shabby Chic is a term that is regularly used to describe distressed older furniture that has been heavily painted over the years and shows layers that are worn through and showing signs of other coloured paint.

 

While the term shabby chic would have previously only have been applied to genuine antique and aged pieces of furniture these days the term covers a style of furniture which will also include new furniture that has been "distressed". The distressing of the homewares or home decor is a process whereby a glaze and different coats of paint are applied to the item. The item is then sanded or rubbed to remove a number of the coats of paint or glaze and to give the item the required "aged" look. In some instances motifs or patterns are added to the item to add to the authenticity.

 

Materials and fabrics that are commonly used with these items tend to include linens and cotton. In many cases this fabric is bleached or stained with natural dyes to give it that old "shabby" look. At French Knot, we have a wide selection of furniture that incorporates these materials for that perfectly rustic and effortless look - from chairs to boxes and blankets, French Knot has a piece for every home.

French Knot designs stock a variety of shabby chic style homewares and home decor items. We source reproduction items that have the look and feel of aged work items without having the expensive price tag. Shabby chic decor is the best way to add a touch of that cosy, homey feeling without sacrificing your elegant style. This style of decor is perfect to incorporate into a coastal styled home to bring a bit of effortless charm. Take a look at French Knots collection today to see the shabby chic furniture Australia needs!